Vehicle Paint Sprayer

Linkit Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Linkit Recruitment is recruiting for an established vehicle manufacturer in Leeds seeking a skilled Vehicle Paint Sprayer or Prepper to join a specialist paint team. The role offers a four-day week and varied projects, with involvement from prep to finish.

You will prepare surfaces, apply primers and top coats, match colours, repair imperfections, and maintain equipment. You’ll work with specialist vehicle bodies and materials, taking pride in a high-quality finish.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle paint spraying or prep to a high standard.
• Ability to identify and correct imperfections for a professional finish.
• Practical skills with various vehicle body materials and components.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for paint (sanding, filling, masking, cleaning).
• Apply primers, base coats and top coats to a high standard.
• Mix paints and match colours to achieve the required finish.
• Identify and correct imperfections before and after painting.
• Work with specialist vehicle bodies and components.
• Carry out preparation, painting, repair and refurbishment work.
• Maintain equipment and keep the workspace clean, organized and safe.

Skills

Vehicle spray painting

Vehicle preparation

Finishing and colour matching

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Spray equipment maintenance

Job description

A four-day week. Varied projects. Work you can take pride in.

If you're a skilled Vehicle Paint Sprayer or Prepper who takes pride in a quality finish, this could be worth a conversation.

We're recruiting for an established specialist vehicle manufacturer looking to strengthen its paint team. The work is varied, the standards are high, and you'll be involved in everything from preparing new vehicles for paint to repairing and refurbishing existing ones.

This isn't a job where every day looks the same. You'll be working on specialist vehicles and components, with the opportunity to put your skills to use and see the results of your work.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing surfaces for paint, including sanding, filling, masking and cleaning.
• Applying primers, base coats and top coats to a high standard.
• Mixing paints and matching colours to achieve the required finish.
• Identifying and correcting imperfections before and after painting.
• Working with a range of vehicle body materials and components.
• Carrying out preparation, painting, repair and refurbishment work.
• Maintaining equipment and keeping your work area clean, organised and safe.

What we're looking for

You don't need to have worked on these exact vehicles before, but you do need the practical skills and attitude to deliver a quality finish.

You’ll ideally have experience in one or more of the following:

• Vehicle spray painting or vehicle preparation.
• Commercial vehicle, HGV, bus, coach or automotive bodywork.
• Surface preparation, paint mixing and finishing.
• Repairing paint defects and achieving a consistent, professional finish.
• Experience with specialist vehicle bodywork or plastic and composite materials would be advantageous, but transferable skills will be considered.

More importantly, you'll take pride in your work, pay attention to detail and be someone the team can rely on.

What's in it for you?

• A four-day working week.
• The opportunity to work on interesting, specialist vehicle projects.
• A varied workload covering new builds, repairs and refurbishments.
• A close-knit team where quality and workmanship matter.
• The chance to develop your skills and broaden your experience.
• A temp-to-perm opportunity for someone looking for a longer-term move.